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|owner=LHS | |owner=LHS | ||
|origin=Pledge | |origin=Pledge | ||
|location=Ground Floor | |location=Ground Floor, Metal Workshop | ||
|maintainers= | |maintainers=Padski, YetiFiasco, Russ | ||
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Is the laser-cutter working? Members can log in to the members area to find out: | Is the laser-cutter working? Members can log in to the members area to find out: | ||
https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php | https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php | ||
Our shiny new laser cutter, purchased in 2014 by [[Pledge:_New_Laser_Cutter|pledge]]. | Our shiny <s>new</s> laser cutter, purchased in 2014 by [[Pledge:_New_Laser_Cutter|pledge]]. | ||
* 1200mm by 900mm cutting area (slightly larger than [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216 A0] sized) | * 1200mm by 900mm cutting area (slightly larger than [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216 A0] sized) | ||
* | * 130W laser tube | ||
'''If you're using this laser cutter for the first time, and you've been trained on the previous | == Controller upgrade == | ||
Note that the lasercutter has had a controller board change to address issues with the previous controller exhibiting random behaviour "the vertical cut of doom". The controller is based on a smoothieboard, and accepts gcode instructions from the controlling PC. No longer uses the Lasercut53 software, but instead uses the LightBurn software instead. Further differences from previous procedures will be documented soon. | |||
'''If you're using this laser cutter for the first time, and you've been trained on the Silvertail laser cutter with the previous (stock) controller, please read the [[Silvertail_A0_Laser_Cutter/Upgrade_Notes|Upgrade Notes]]. | |||
[[User:Simon Hewison|Simon Hewison]] ([[User talk:Simon Hewison|talk]]) 08:21, 24 February 2020 (UTC) | |||
==Training== | ==Training== | ||
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==Costs== | ==Costs== | ||
* Training - | * Training - £10 per person (payable to the trainer for that session) | ||
* Usage - £6/hour | * Usage - £6/hour | ||
* Consumables - Bring your own | * Consumables - Bring your own, but always ensure (rather than assume) it's [[Laser_Cutter/Instructions#Chlorine_Testing_and_Material_Safety|laser safe]]. | ||
== Laser Cutter instructions == | == Laser Cutter instructions == | ||
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<u>'''All bans will be made public and be able to be appealed against.'''</u> | <u>'''All bans will be made public and be able to be appealed against.'''</u> | ||
==Most Common Issues List and How to solve it== | |||
Laser heat is locked up with a fault | |||
Lightburn screen is discombobulated + | |||
The laser cutting is going close to the bed. How do I prevent it to damage the lens ? | |||
Press the estop or turn the key off | |||
A small fire start. | |||
You can blow strongly on it. Otherwise you have the fire extinguisher next to CNC. | |||
A big fire start. | |||
Use the fire extinguisher next to the CNC. Call 911 if that get out of control. | |||
==Using ACnode== | ==Using ACnode== | ||
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Members can check the status of the tools at the space and their access to them here: | Members can check the status of the tools at the space and their access to them here: | ||
https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php | [https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php] | ||
====ACnode Colours==== | ====ACnode Colours==== | ||
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==Where to get supplies/consumables/materials== | ==Where to get supplies/consumables/materials== | ||
* [http://www.hamaracrylic. | * [http://www.hamaracrylic.com Hamar] - 16A Bidder Street London, E16 4ST. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri | ||
* [https://hobarts.com/sheet-materials_124/ Hobarts] - mail order | * [https://hobarts.com/sheet-materials_124/ Hobarts] - mail order | ||
* [http://kitronic.co.uk Kitronic] - mail order, good ply | * [http://kitronic.co.uk Kitronic] - mail order, good ply | ||
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* [http://www.mdfcuttosize.com/ MDF Cut to Size] - 413 Wick Lane, Bow, London, E3 2JG - Pay for the size you want cut | * [http://www.mdfcuttosize.com/ MDF Cut to Size] - 413 Wick Lane, Bow, London, E3 2JG - Pay for the size you want cut | ||
* [http://www.thenaturalworkshop.co.uk/ The Natural Workshop (Website)] - [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/thenaturalworkshop/ The Natural Workshop (eBay)]- mail order | * [http://www.thenaturalworkshop.co.uk/ The Natural Workshop (Website)] - [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/thenaturalworkshop/ The Natural Workshop (eBay)]- mail order | ||
* [https://www.jennortimber.co.uk/products/plywood Jennor Timber], Lockfield Avenue, Enfield EN3 7QL, or 13 Braintree Rd, Ruislip HA4 0EJ. Laser grade birch ply. Not listed on their website, but they do it - it's in their catalogue, and they know their stuff. Give them a call. | |||
==List of allowed and banned materials == | ==List of allowed and banned materials == | ||
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====Plastics==== | ====Plastics==== | ||
* Thin Polypropylene sheet (<1mm) | |||
* Acrylic (max 10mm) | * Acrylic (max 10mm) | ||
* Foamcore (non-PVC variety) | * Foamcore (non-PVC variety) | ||
* Correx (Genuine non PVC) | * Correx (Genuine non PVC) | ||
* Depron foam (Fire risk, must be closely monitored) | * Depron foam (Fire risk, must be closely monitored) | ||
* EVA Foam (if real) | |||
* Delrin (max 8mm) | |||
====Textiles==== | ====Textiles==== | ||
* Cloth/felt/hemp/cotton (Not plastic-impregnated fabric) | * Cloth/felt/hemp/cotton (Not plastic-impregnated fabric) | ||
* Polar Fleece | * Polar Fleece | ||
====For engraving only==== | ====For engraving only==== | ||
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* Glass (Engrave only) | * Glass (Engrave only) | ||
* Anodized Aluminium (Engrave only) | * Anodized Aluminium (Engrave only) | ||
===Explicitly banned=== | ===Explicitly banned=== | ||
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If you want to cut a material which is not on this list, contact one of the maintainers and get them to OK it first. | If you want to cut a material which is not on this list, contact one of the maintainers and get them to OK it first. | ||
* Cork (fire risk) | |||
* Wood which isn't explicitly laser-grade (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Wood which isn't explicitly laser-grade (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Food (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Food (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Body parts | * Body parts | ||
* Plastics containing PVC (laser contamination, emissions) | * Plastics containing PVC (laser contamination, emissions) | ||
* Plastics containing ABS (laser contamination, fire risk) | * Plastics containing ABS (laser contamination, fire risk, cyanide emission) | ||
* Fibreglass (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Fibreglass (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Circuit boards (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Circuit boards (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
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* Polystyrene (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Polystyrene (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Polypropylene (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Polypropylene (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* HDPE (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * HDPE (high-density polyethylene or polyethylene) (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Carbon fibre (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Carbon fibre (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Shuttering ply (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Shuttering ply (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Latex (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | * Latex (laser contamination, fire risk, emissions) | ||
* Leather | * Leather, all. (laser contamination) | ||
===Laser Fonts === | |||
* Allerta Stencil-Regular | |||
* StardosStencil-Bold | |||
* StardosStencil-Regular | |||
https://github.com/deanforbes/LHS_LaserFonts | |||
*** should be moved to LHS GIT Repo | |||
== Cutting Parameters == | == Cutting Parameters == | ||
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== Trainers and maintainers == | == Trainers and maintainers == | ||
Training info can be found here: https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Lasercutter_Training | |||
If you have questions or problems with the laser cutter, please speak to one of these people: | If you have questions or problems with the laser cutter, please speak to one of these people: | ||
* [[User: | * [[User:Arthur|Arthur]] - ask on ML | ||
* [[User: | * [[User:Padski|Paddy]] (maintenance only) - IRC:padski | ||
==Technical Specs== | ==Technical Specs== | ||
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* LaserCut 5.3 software. | * LaserCut 5.3 software. | ||
* [http://www.teyuchiller.com/Products/ChillerCW52001400Wco.html S&A CW-5200] water chiller | * [http://www.teyuchiller.com/Products/ChillerCW52001400Wco.html S&A CW-5200] water chiller | ||
{{:Risk Assessment/ Laser Cutting}} | |||
[[Category:Tools for use on wood]] | [[Category:Tools for use on wood]] | ||
[[Category:Tools for use on plastic]] | [[Category:Tools for use on plastic]] | ||
